Liquid merchandise dispenser



fikaugv 23, 1932. c. DOERING 1,873,929

LIQUID MERCHANDISE DISPENSER Filed Dec. 10, 1928 2 Sheets-Sheet l c n o a o0 1932- c. DOERING 1,873,929

LIQUID MERCHANDISE DISPENSER Filed Dec. 10. 1928 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 "-1110" g: %I Illllllllllll g 7 Patented Aug. 23, 1932 V I CHARLES nonnme, or cn'IcAeo, I rumors.

mourn ,MERCHANDISEt nisrnnsnn v Application .filed December 10,1928. Serial No. 324,968.

This invention relates to merchandieing devices and more particularly to refrigerat 6d liquid vende'rs although certain features thereof may be employed with equal advantage for other purposes.

It conte-mplat s more especlally the provision of a simple and improved merchandising device for dispensing liquids to the trade in a refrigerat'ed'or cool state.

able as a refreshing drink.

" Numerous'types of liquid'dispensers have heretofore been proposed, butthese are not suitable or entirely satisfactory for out-ofdoor vending at beaches and other'places of amusement. It is necessaryor at least high 1y desirable that liquids such as orange juice, buttermilk and kindred drinks be dispensed in a cool state in order to render such sale- Moreover, outdoor or temporary ing stat ons are devoid of'the usual Waste accommodatlons, and therefore ordinary l quid vendorsare not suitable for such situa tions. To this end it is highly desirable to provide convenient drainage for the refrigerated chamber together with such other ex pedientswhich not only are conducive to more convenient operation, but also'fenable dispensing of fluids to the trade with"minimum labor and maximum sanitation.

' One object of hepresent invention isio simplify the construction and imp'rovethe operation of devices of the character mentioned. C I I o I Anotherobject is the provision of an'efii cient and novel refrigerated chamber in communication with liquid vending means to maintain the liquid at a refreshing't'empe'ra; ture' during summer heat for selective dis pensing." A further object is the provision of novel means for draining the refrigerator chamber' ofadispensing. device with utmost cleanliness'and minimum labor. p Still a' further object is theprovision of novel "refuse confining means in association witha dispensing door liquid vending with minimum inconvenienceand labor. p Still afurther object isthe provision: of

novel means for retaining auxiliaries in as it d ren with the specially contonred base 10 to device to'facilitate out-o ffsocia'tionfwith-a vending device to enable the more convenient dispensing of liquids therefrom "for consumption on beaches or other placesof amusement where "the usual accommodations are not available.

v Other. objects and advantages :will appear from thefollowing description ofan illus trative embodiment of the present invention; v t a v In the drawi ngsf 5 TI Figure 1 is a sectional view in elevationof a device embodying features of the present mventioni V V F1gure2 is a fragmentary rear View of the device disclosed in Figure 1. Figure 3 is a view in elevation of a container employed in connection with the refrigerator chamber shown in Figure 1.

Figure 4 is a plan viewof the container disview'in elevation of 'a closed. in Figure 1.

1 Figure :5 is a "front device disclosed in Figurel. L v Figure dis a fragmentary; sectional view of'the superstructure sustainable by the stand disclosed in Figure 2.

Figure? is a viewfin elevation" of a liquid confining container adapted for: reception in themember disclosed in Figure 3.

"Figure 8 is a fragmentaryview in" elevati on of a means for shading the device disclo-sed i'n Figure 1; p i "Thestructure, selected for illustration comprises a tubular base 10 preferably though not essentially 'of semi-spherical configura tion. The'base 10 merges in' a cylindrical standard 11 disposed vertically tosustain a casing 12 thereon which inj, thisinstance is of spherical configuration in order to harmonize impart anornamental appearance thereto. In

order to enable the confinementof liquids vwithinthe casing 12, a. well ,13 E is formed f thereinflin any suitable manner, preferably by the disposition of a'cylindrical container 14: serving to define the;;outli-nesthereof; Heat" transmission .and conduction between the casing 12 and thewell 13 may be reduced to-a minimum by filling the space therebe- 'tw'e'en'with cork 15 or' other insulating ma;

sleeves 57 formed thereon for receptionby j the rods 55. Winged set screws 58 pro ect through the sleevs 57 in threaded engagement therewith to impinge against the rods 55 for holding the placard or ornamental plate 56 at any desired elevation thereon.

Owing to the fact th t dispensing de vices of this character" are employed at the.

beaches and other open amusement places, it has been found desirable to resort to a sun hose in said receptacle communicating with said drain for'directing the discharge therefrom, aremo'vable closure in said receptacle near the base of said standard to enable access to the refuse and flexing control of said hose, and a pivotal cl0sure near the top of said receptacle to permit the deposition of refuse therein and greater access for positioned flexing of said hose.

CHARLES DOERING.

umbrella 60 having an axial standard 61. V

which is telescopically received in a T-union 62. The T-union 62 is engaged by horizontally disposed rods 63 having vertically extending tubular sleeves 64 associated with the extremities thereof. l/Vinged set screws 65 project through the sleeve 64: to engage the vertically extending rods 55 in order to eflfect the support of the sun umbrella 60 which may be employed in connection with or independent from the ornamental display plate 56.

Various changes may be made in the embodiment of the invention herein specifically described without departing from or sacrificing any of the advantages thereof as defined in the appended claims. Y

I claim: a v 1. In a device of the character described, the combination with acasing having a well, a perforated shell disposed in said well to define a refrigerant space therewith, spacer means on said container to engage said well, a fluid confining container disposed in said shell, a closure for said well, a dispenser mechanism carried by said closure in communication with the interior of said con tainer, a tubular standard for supporting said casing, a receptacle formed laterally of said casing and standard in integral associa tion therewith, means in said receptacle for draining said refrigerant space, a refuse receiving compartment in said receptacle, a hinged closure for said receptacle and waste receiving compartment, and another closure at the base of said receptacle to remove the contents therefrom and enable access for rendering said drain means operative.

2. In a device of the character described, v

the combination with a standard,-of a casing having a well carried by said standard,fluid dispensmg means in I communication with said well, a refrigerant chamberin said well, p

a refuse receptacle formed integral with said 1 1 casing and standard, a drain between said refrigerant chamber and standard, a flexible 

